Unfortunately, many of us find ourselves in legal binds of all sorts. It could be a simple misunderstanding or a lapse in judgement, but the legal problems are real nonetheless. If you are facing criminal charges, it is time to consider getting an attorney. There are several good reasons for paying attorney fees instead of going in front of the judge on your own or relying on a public defender. Our blog will present you with several examples, ideas and reasons why you need to be represented by a criminal law attorney before you even stand before a judge the very first time.

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13 March 2017

3 Ways To Preserve Evidence In A Car Accident Personal Injury Case

If you are ever involved in a car accident, you need to know how to behave in advance so you make the right choices that will assist you with any insurance claims or personal injury claims that you make down the road. Here are three ways to preserve evidence if you are involved in a car accident. #1 Take Pictures One of the biggest ways to preserve evidence of what happened is through pictures.

9 March 2017

Tips For Settling Your Personal Injury Lawsuit

If you suffered a personal injury and have filed a lawsuit, then it is important that you know how to get the best possible settlement for your case. Since the court system always has more cases than it can handle in a reasonable amount of time, you will be required to attempt to settle your case outside of court before it will be scheduled for trial. It is vital that you go into your settlement conference well prepared and knowing exactly what is and is not acceptable to you.

1 March 2017

2 Reasons To Hire A Social Security Disability Lawyer

If you are in a situation where you need to file for social security disability, then this can be a huge life change for you. You may not even know where to begin and you may feel overwhelmed. Sometimes even starting the case is the hardest because you fear you are going to mess up and that you won't get the benefits that you so desperately need. A great way to put your mind at ease and move forward with your case is to hire a social security disability attorney.

1 March 2017

Three Ways A Workers Compensation Lawyer Can Help You

If you have found yourself out of work due to an injury that you sustained while on the job, you may be eligible to collect workers compensation. After all, if it is not your fault that you got hurt, you should not have to go without any income while you are trying to heal and get better. However, obtaining workers compensation can be sometimes easier said than done, and that is why you will want to consider retaining a skilled lawyer to assist you.

24 January 2017

Disability Programs That Can Help To Fast-Track Your Application

According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a person who is disabled is impaired mentally or physically and is unable to perform one or many life tasks. If you are an individual who cannot work because of a medical or mental illness, then you are considered disabled. You likely are eligible for disability benefits. However, you will need to file a disability claim and go through the determination process. This process is quite lengthy for some, and you may need to wait several years before you actually receive benefits.

5 January 2017

When Bad Weather Contributed To An Accident, Who's Fault Was It?

Have you been in a car accident that was seemingly caused by bad weather? Perhaps someone slid through a slippery intersection and rear ended you, or maybe you slid off the side of the road and hit a stop sign. When bad weather is a factor, it's easy to say "It was nobody's fault!" But that's not exactly how your insurance company will look at it. They will still go about determining fault while keeping the weather in mind.

15 November 2016

Waiting For An ALJ Hearing? Ways To Speed Up Your Claim

Applying for Social Security Disability is not an easy task. You have to provide a lot of information and documentation, and you also have to do a lot of waiting. This is especially true if your initial application is not approved and you have to have a hearing before a judge. This hearing, called an ALJ hearing, can take a year or more. The length of time depends partly on your location.

17 October 2016

In a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Certain Debts Get Top Billing

Many people who have suffered serious financial setbacks or have otherwise accumulated large amounts of debt turn to Chapter 13 bankruptcy as a way to settle old debts and turn over a new financial leaf. Your creditors may be lining up in hopes of recouping their money, but there are some situations where certain debts take precedence over others. These debts are commonly known as "priority debts," as these debts have priority over other secured and unsecured debts.

10 October 2016

Check These Three Things to Ensure Your Contract Can Be Assigned

Sometimes companies experience sudden growth spurts beyond their current capabilities or decide to go in a different direction than when they first started. One way to handle the contracts you have with current customers is to assign them to another party to fulfill. Here's more information about this option and what you need to do to avoid landing in legal trouble for invoking it. What Can You Do with Contract Assignment?